…agricultural advocate known as ‘Almond Girl Jenny.’ Jenny Holtermann “There’s only ever been two people from California,” said Holtermann. “So, it really is an honor to have been selected and…
Pesky Critter Known for Attacking Plants
Brown caterpillar cutworm beautifully bent on stem plants Cathy Isom tells you about the pesky garden critter known for attacking plants from the ground up. That’s coming up on This…
Bee Safe Program Working in Tandem with BeeWhere Program
…The BeeWhere program facilitates communication between beekeepers and pesticide applicators to ensure the safety of beehives. For almonds alone, more than 30 billion bees are brought to California to pollinate…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-27-19
…California almonds were represented at the White House for the announcement. John Deere is slowing production a little, and there are some upcoming pest management webinars. Also, on this Memorial…
UCCE Webinars Offered During Invasive Species Action Week
…series is being made possible through the cooperation of the California Invasive Plant Council and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The series will kick-off on Monday, June 3,…
Ways to Avoid Wasting Your Bountiful Harvest
Your garden produced to much for you to consume? Cathy Isom has some great ways to avoid wasting your bountiful harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Ways…
Cherries Not the Only Crop to Experience Storm Damage
Many reports have been highlighting the storm damage caused in California cherry crops, however, several other crops also experienced varying levels of damage. Liz Hudson, who owns and operates Hudson…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-24-19
…unseasonal weather, USDA announced a second tariff relief package, the latest episode of voices of the valley talks about autonomous weeding machines, and our Almond Matters segment reminds growers that…
CDFA Programs Get Funding Increase in ‘May Revise’ of California Budget
…made to the funding allocated for a variety of programs and initiatives from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). An additional $3.3 million will be made available to…
Bug That Can Be a Help to Your Crops
Cathy Isom has a few tips, and what to look for, about the garden bug that can be a help to your crops and also a nuisance. That’s coming up…
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
Almond Board of California USDA Announces Almonds Included in Second Trade Assistance Program Almond Board Chair Holly King Attends White House Briefing with President Donald J. Trump U.S. Secretary of…
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take several actions to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation and…
Almond Matters: Ant Identification Critical to Management Approach
…may be in almond orchards is especially important as not all ants pose a risk to almonds. Some ant species are actually considered to be more beneficial than they are…
CVP Allocation Increased to 70% for South-of-Delta Contractors
…despite the significant amount of rainfall California has received this year. As of May 22, the California Department of Water Resources shows that the state’s snowpack sits at 159 percent…